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I LOVED this book! It was so unique and entertaining! Only downfall was certain parts were hard to remember, but that‘s more my brains fault versus the book 😂 (31)
⭐️: 4.25/5
so-soNormally, I'm a fan of Palahniuk, but this one fell flat.
What started off as an interesting premise gradually lost its balance for me, resulting in a boring last act. I couldn't help but feel that Palahniuk went overboard with the repetition in this one (especially as it pertained to his world-building), and could really benefit from more "show" and less "tell".
All in all, this one was a "meh" - teetering on a pan. Color me surprised!
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I‘ve read this book before, but it has been at least 15 years, so it was good to go into it with fresh eyes.
I think Lewis most shines in this one when he is describing the nuances of different types of love, pity, creating, etc.
It was especially interesting to read this book with my study group after reading a more modern view on Hell & the afterlife. Lots of good thoughts & good conversations.
so-soReady for book club tomorrow! It‘s a funny group, so I‘m looking forward to their takes on Dante & the filth, stench, and all around beastliness of his hellish creation.
I‘m glad I read it. Did I enjoy it? Parts were creative and engaging, others read like a contemporary political revenge rag for which I have no context. Very thankful to Ciardi & his notes.
It‘s a bit like a collection of short stories, some Cantos are a hit and others a miss.
Next IRL book club pick 🔥😈
We have three translations in the house, but I‘m going with Pinsky since he‘s a poet. 🤞🏾
pickThe whole time I thought I had all the twists figured out and so I was pleasantly surprised at how many I got wrong or didn‘t see coming!
pick4 Stars • "Sign Here" by Claudia Lux is a novel that blends dark humor with elements of the supernatural. The story revolves around Peyote Trip, a character working in Hell's bureaucracy. Her job involves managing the intake of souls in a highly bureaucratic afterlife system. The plot thickens as she navigates through the complexities of her job and a peculiar case that could potentially change her eternity. ⬇️
I loved The Pale House Devil so I‘m diving into Richard‘s other works.
